Oh boy, here come Cloris and Corky to take us to Wackytown. They are doing the Jive and that just can’t turn out well. Corky tells us he’ll have to build Cloris’s stamina and I thank God he only means through exercise. I’m just sayin’. There is a montage, which I am only sad is not set to “You’re the Best Around” from The Karate Kid. Damn fine tune. Corky says Cloris is “challenging.” Where is Governor Palin to add the “Bless Her Heart” when you need her?
During the dance, well, it’s about the silliest thing ever. I know some people are really enjoying Cloris (and as an actress and personality I love Cloris!) but this is weak. She can’t even attempt most of the Jive moves, so Corky’s put together a routine that involves copious amounts of mugging and hamming it up. He pulls her wig off at one point and reveals her pinned back hair. At one point, Corky pretends to “start” Cloris like a lawnmower and they make some totally bizarre faces at the end. Cloris does a victory lap with the raucous crowd, and Corky has to reign her in. She asks the judges for 1’s.
